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Confucius, born in 551 BC in China, is one of the greatest thinkers and philosophers in history. It is at the origin of Confucianism, a school of thought focused on morality, ethics and social harmony. Its teachings, transmitted over the centuries, continue to resonate strongly in our modern society. Here is a snapshot of some of his most powerful quotes and the timeless wisdom they convey.
"A man is tall, not because he has not failed, a man is tall because failure has not stopped him. ”
“Men lose their health in pursuit of money, once they get old, they lose their money to try to get their health back. They think anxiously of the future, to the point of forgetting the present moment, so that they do not live the present or the future. At the end of the day, they live as if they were never going to die and die as if they had never lived. ”
“Three things never come back: time, words and opportunities. Therefore, do not waste time, choose your words and do not exceed opportunities. ”
"Before you open your mouth, make sure that what you are about to say is more beautiful than silence. ”
"An enemy is a friend who has come to know too much about you. ”
“Unfortunately, we are making more efforts to persuade others that we are happy enough to try to be. ”
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